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MotorolaTechnical Specification MatrixAI Enhanced AnalysisAnalysis Date: 24 September 2026Evaluated at £349.00

Motorola moto g87

The Motorola moto g87 features a 6.78-inch Extreme AMOLED display with a 1272 x 2772 resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, and 5000 cd/m² peak brightness, powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 processor, 8 GB RAM, and 256 GB storage. It includes a 200 MP main rear camera with OIS, a 5200 mAh battery with 30W charging and wireless charging support, and IP66/IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance within an 183 g bar chassis.

8.7/ 10
Andote Tech Score
Evaluated at £349.00
Price-Tier Avg: 9.6/10
Rated on 24 September 2026
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Relative Benchmark Scoring (1–10)

vs Price Tier Competitors
RAM Capacity8GB
Hardware Spec Score
7.0/10(Very Good)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
7.0/10(Very Good)
Internal Storage256GB
Hardware Spec Score
7.5/10(Very Good)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
7.5/10(Very Good)
Battery Capacity5200 mAh
Hardware Spec Score
7.6/10(Very Good)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
7.5/10(Very Good)
Refresh Rate120Hz
Hardware Spec Score
8.3/10(Excellent)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
8.2/10(Excellent)
Main Camera Resolution200MP
Hardware Spec Score
10.0/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
9.9/10(Exceptional)
Weight183g
Hardware Spec Score
8.0/10(Excellent)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
8.0/10(Excellent)
How We Calculate This Score

Our objective rating combines Hardware Spec Quality (measuring real-world component power benchmarked across the entire category on a 1–10 scale) with a Price-to-Value Index (evaluating technical capability relative to selling price). User reviews and merchant sponsorships do not influence this score.

Score Deciding Factors8 Key drivers
✓Tier-1 Brand (Motorola)
Premium manufacturer reliability & build qualityTier-1 Standing
✓Competitive Price£349
Favorable price-to-performance ratio in categoryHigh Value
•Standard RAM Capacity8GB
Solid standard benchmark for category7.0/10
•Standard Internal Storage256GB
Solid standard benchmark for category7.5/10
•Standard Battery Capacity5200 mAh
Solid standard benchmark for category7.6/10
✓High-End Refresh Rate120Hz
Top-tier capability in this category8.3/10
✓High-End Main Camera Resolution200MP
Top-tier capability in this category10.0/10
✓Lightweight Weight183g
Top-tier capability in this category8.0/10
Key Technical Strengths
  • ✓High-resolution 200 MP primary camera sensor with Optical Image Stabilization
  • ✓5000 cd/m² peak display brightness with 120 Hz AMOLED panel
  • ✓Comprehensive IP66/IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance ratings
  • ✓Expandable storage support via micro-SD up to 2 TB
Technical Limitations & Trade-offs
  • ✕MediaTek Dimensity 6400 processor is geared toward efficiency rather than peak flagship gaming performance
  • ✕Video capture resolution tops out at 1440p rather than native 4K

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Complete Technical Specifications

Manufacturer-verified hardware specifications with contextual AI metric explanations.

What this metric means:

The 200 MP main sensor with OIS allows for ultra-high-detail image capture and high-resolution cropping, stabilized against hand tremor during low-light and video recording.

PanoramaYes
Auto focusYes
Flash typeLED
Night modeYes
Digital zoom10x
Image editingRetouching
Portrait modeYes
Face detectionYes
Smile detectionYes
Time lapse modeYes
Image stabilizerYes
Rear camera typeDual camera
Slow motion modeYes
Front camera typeSingle camera
Rear camera flashYes
Front camera flashNo
3D depth rear cameraNo
3D depth front cameraNo
Image stabilizer typeOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Rear camera pixel size0.5 µm
Rear camera aperture number1.8
Resolution at capture speed2560x1440@30fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 1920x1080@120fps
Video capture resolution (max)2560 x 1440 pixels
Second rear camera pixel size1.12 µm
Rear camera resolution ()200 MP
Front camera resolution ()32 MP
Second rear camera aperture number2.2
Second rear camera resolution ()8 MP
Rear camera pixel size (Ultra Pixel technology)2 µm
What this metric means:

The 1272p resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate combine with an exceptionally high 5000 cd/m² peak brightness to deliver clear, fluid visual output even under direct sunlight.

Panel typeAMOLED
Colour depth10 bit
Screen shapeFlat
Pixel density450 ppi
DCI-P3 coverage100%
Display diagonal17.2 cm (6.78")
Display brightness5000 cd/m²
Display glass typeCorning Glass
Display resolution1272 x 2772 pixels
Native aspect ratio19.6:9
Blue light reductionYes
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz
Screen to body ratio91.33%
Gorilla Glass versionGorilla Glass 7i
Motion blur reductionYes
Display number of colours1.07 billion colours
Brand specific technologiesWater touch
Display technology marketing nameExtreme AMOLED
What this metric means:

The 1272p resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate combine with an exceptionally high 5000 cd/m² peak brightness to deliver clear, fluid visual output even under direct sunlight.

Video callYes
SpeakerphoneYes
Fast chargingYes
Graphics cardMali-G57 MC2
Voice commandsYes
Vibrating alertYes
Face recognitionYes
Military standardMIL-STD-810H
Wireless chargingYes
Fingerprint readerYes
Fast charging technologyTurboPower 30
What this metric means:

The MediaTek Dimensity 6400 processor with 8 GB RAM provides efficient baseline processing, while the inclusion of a micro-SD slot supporting up to 2 TB offers storage scalability uncommon in many modern devices.

RAM capacity8 GB
Virtual RAM (max)16 GB
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card size2 TB
Internal storage capacity256 GB
What this metric means:

The 5200 mAh battery provides reliable endurance, supported by both wired and wireless charging options. Multi-tier IP66/IP68/IP69 ratings ensure robust defense against high-pressure water jets and submersion.

USB Type-C charging portYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Yes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)30 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)5 W